Boulder Bank Wedding

Nelson’s Boulder Bank offers a stunningly unique wedding setting with views of Nelson City, the Nelson harbour area and Tasman Bay. A Nelson icon, the Boulder Bank is a natural phenomenon – a ‘sea wall’ - made of large boulders from a now defunct mountain that have been moved to this site by tide action. It stretches for 13km creating a sheltered haven for the port and being the largest natural breakwater in the world is clearly visible from orbiting space-craft. There are only 4 similar banks throughout the world.

The whole of the Boulder Bank is a wildlife refuge for nesting sea birds and also bears a lighthouse, which has been a Nelson landmark for over 160 years. Please see our Lighthouse Wedding for more information about the lighthouse and getting married there.

Access to the boulder bank for weddings is by boat only and various cruise options are available. You may even like to combine your wedding with an overnight stay on one of the yachts listed below.

Basic Wedding Package Inclusions:

Arrangement of your NZ Marriage License including application fee.

Pre-wedding consultation in Nelson with your coordinator including transport and assistance to uplift your marriage licence.

Transfers to Nelson Harbour on the day if required (conditions apply).

Up to an hour on the Boulder Bank for your ceremony & photos.

Fee for your marriage celebrant.

Arrangement of two witnesses as required by NZ law (if you have no guests).

Arrangement of a Standard NZ Marriage Certificate including application fee.

Courier of your NZ Marriage Certificate to you at home.

Our basic co-ordination fee including your own personal wedding coordinator to communicate with you and make all the necessary wedding arrangements on your behalf and to ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day. It also includes assistance with your travel & honeymoon arrangements if required.